  Expert: Stepanakert-Baku talks next stage in Karabakh settlement September 1, 2011 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Direct Stepanakert-Baku negotiations will become the next stage in Nagorno Karabakh settlement, according to a political expert, head of European Integration NGO. At news conference in Yerevan, Karen Bekaryan gave a positive assessment to the course of Karabakh settlement process, also praising Armenia’s clear position on the issue. “Finally Armenia voiced its position, specifying the following conditions for conflict settlement: international community’s recognition of Artsakh independence, as well as readiness to recognize Karabakh if Azerbaijan starts a new war.” Bekaryan further dwelled on formation of statehood in Artsakh, characterizing the latter as an established state as compared to Kosovo or South Sudan. “Artsakh has to form a clear foreign policy line,” the expert concluded.   Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation  Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. |
